Q7) What are the different froms of power sharing in modern democracies? Give an example of each.

There are different forms of power-sharing in modern democracies which are listed below

 

Horizontal distribution of power

Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary.

Example – India This distribution ensures that none of the organs can exercise and utilise unlimited power.

Each and every organ keeps an eye on the others.

This system of arrangement is called a system of checks and balances.

Vertical distribution of power

Power can be shared among governments at different levels.

A general central government for the entire country and governments at the provincial or state and regional level.

Example – India Union Government that is Central government and State Government.

Community government

Power can also be shared among different socially active groups such as the religious and linguistic groups.

Example – Belgium

Power-sharing between political parties, pressure groups and movements

This kind of power-sharing competition ensures that power does not remain in one single hand.

For longer duration, power is shared among different political parties that represent different ideologies and social groups.